Camilia Flowered Balsam Seed Mix
- HOW TO GROW
- FAST FACTS
- REVIEWS
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow in spring, pressing the seed lightly into the surface of the soil; water carefully to avoid disturbing the seed, and keep consistently moist until germination, which should occur within 7-10 days. To start Impatiens Balsamina seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before frost, sow the seed on the surface of the soil in a flat; keep it lightly moist until germination. Transplant seedlings outdoors after the last frost or when they can safely be handled.
Growing: This plant tolerates some drought, but produces the best blossoms in consistently moist, rich soil. It also adapts well to clay soil. Pinch back the stems of young plants to encourage bushiness and branching growth. Plants grown from seed outdoors will bloom in mid to late summer, while plants started indoors may bloom in early summer; they will bloom until frost. Deadhead for the most blooms. This plant will self-sow readily. It makes a good choice for containers or as a border plant, and attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
Harvesting: These blossoms do not perform well as cut flowers, and are best enjoyed in the garden.
Seed Saving: Because these ripe seed pods explode when touched, the seeds can be challenging to collect. Bagging the pods with small circles of fabric before they ripen can be an effective way to catch the seed. Alternatively, the entire plant can be repeatedly shaken over a container to cause the ripe pods to release the camilia flowered balsam seeds. Clean the Impatiens Balsamina seeds as well as possible, then store them in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Impatiens balsamina
Species Origin: Southeast Asia
Type: Garden Flowers
Life Cycle: Annual
USDA Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 2,800
Stratification: No Stratification
Germination Ease: No Stratification
Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 24 Inches
Color: Mixed, White, Pink, Red, Purple
Bloom Season: Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer
Uses: Cut Flowers
Profuse Bloomer
These balsam were a little taller than I remember but they surely took no back seat to blooming. The colors were mixed and created this mass of multiple petaled flowers that were very satisfying to the eye. Too bad they don't give off a scent.
Good but not perfect
Package arrived later than initially estimated, which is why you didn't get 5 stars. Like the foil packet. Since I don't know the germination rate or how well they will flower this review is probably early.
DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow in spring, pressing the seed lightly into the surface of the soil; water carefully to avoid disturbing the seed, and keep consistently moist until germination, which should occur within 7-10 days. To start Impatiens Balsamina seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before frost, sow the seed on the surface of the soil in a flat; keep it lightly moist until germination. Transplant seedlings outdoors after the last frost or when they can safely be handled.
Growing: This plant tolerates some drought, but produces the best blossoms in consistently moist, rich soil. It also adapts well to clay soil. Pinch back the stems of young plants to encourage bushiness and branching growth. Plants grown from seed outdoors will bloom in mid to late summer, while plants started indoors may bloom in early summer; they will bloom until frost. Deadhead for the most blooms. This plant will self-sow readily. It makes a good choice for containers or as a border plant, and attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
Harvesting: These blossoms do not perform well as cut flowers, and are best enjoyed in the garden.
Seed Saving: Because these ripe seed pods explode when touched, the seeds can be challenging to collect. Bagging the pods with small circles of fabric before they ripen can be an effective way to catch the seed. Alternatively, the entire plant can be repeatedly shaken over a container to cause the ripe pods to release the camilia flowered balsam seeds. Clean the Impatiens Balsamina seeds as well as possible, then store them in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Impatiens balsamina
Species Origin: Southeast Asia
Type: Garden Flowers
Life Cycle: Annual
USDA Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 2,800
Stratification: No Stratification
Germination Ease: No Stratification
Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 24 Inches
Color: Mixed, White, Pink, Red, Purple
Bloom Season: Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer
Uses: Cut Flowers
Reviews
Review
Profuse Bloomer
These balsam were a little taller than I remember but they surely took no back seat to blooming. The colors were mixed and created this mass of multiple petaled flowers that were very satisfying to the eye. Too bad they don't give off a scent.
Review
Good but not perfect
Package arrived later than initially estimated, which is why you didn't get 5 stars. Like the foil packet. Since I don't know the germination rate or how well they will flower this review is probably early.